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Former HELSTAR Singer Joins Forces With SYMPHONY X Bassist
Former HELSTAR/DESTINY'S END frontman James Rivera has teamed up with ex-DESTINY'S END guitarist Eric Halpern (who played a "major role" in the recent HELSTAR reunion shows, according to Rivera) and SYMPHONY X bassist Mike Lepond in a new band called DISTANT THUNDER. The primarily Houston, Texas-bas...August 6, 2003
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Review: METALLICA Heavy, But Fan Turnout Light
Dave Ferman of Star-Telegram reports that METALLICA, the biggest name in heavy metal throughout the '90s, "didn't even come close to filling Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas Sunday night (Aug. 3). The floor was crowded but much of the upper deck sat empty. "Far-short-of-capacity houses have been the r...August 4, 2003
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SAMMY HAGAR/LYNYRD SKYNYRD Dates Canceled
The last five dates of the SAMMY HAGAR/LYNYRD SKYNYRD co-headlining tour were canceled when SKYNYRD's lead guitarist, Gary Rossington, who had open-heart surgery in February, was told by doctors to immediately drop off the trek in order to combat medical fatigue. Ticket holders for the scrapped show...August 1, 2003
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EQUIMANTHORN Reform, Announce New Album
EQUIMANTHORN, the acclaimed Sumerian and ambient "supergroup" led by Equitant (ABSU, EQUITANT) and Proscriptor (ABSU, MELECHESH),have reformed. Joining Equitant and Proscriptor in the group are Mark Riddick, Michael Riddick (both of THE SOIL BLEEDS BLACK),and David Harbour (DAVID HARBOUR, ex-KING...July 31, 2003
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UNSPOKEN Part Ways With Singer, Announce Replacement
Houston Texas-based "southern stoner metal band" UNSPOKEN have parted ways with former DIRT vocalist Travis Powers. "[Travis] has a new baby and is building a new home so he really didn't have time for this project," the group said in an official statement. "He is our bro and we wish him the best."...July 31, 2003
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OMEN: '20th Anniversary Boxset' To Arrive In September
An OMEN "20th Anniversary Boxset" is scheduled for release on September 8 through Metal Blade Records. The complete track listing for the collection is as follows: CD 1 (double CD) Disc 1: "Battle Cry" Album (re-mastered) 01. Death Rider 02. The Axeman 03. Last Rites 04. Dragon's Breath 05. Be My We...July 30, 2003
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QUEENSRŸCHE To Perform New Single On 'The Orlando Jones Show'
QUEENSRŸCHE will be musical guests on the FX Network's "The Orlando Jones Show" on Monday, August 4. They will be performing their latest single "Open" as well as giving a short interview. The episode is to air at 11:00 p.m. Eastern & Pacific times. For more information on the show, click here....July 28, 2003
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Star-Telegram: DAVID LEE ROTH's Sleaziness Gets The Better Of Him
Dave Ferman of the Star-Telegram is reporting that former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth's Thursday night (July 24) show at a "maybe one-quarter full NextStage [Dalls, Texas] started a full 30 minutes late and left little room for middle-ground opinions: Roth is either a pathetic display of a onc...July 25, 2003
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PISSING RAZORS Set Release Date For 'Evolution'
Texas-based PISSING RAZORS have set a September 23 release date through Spitfire Records for their new studio album, "Evolution". Recorded earlier this year at Krank Studios in El Paso, Texas, "Evolution" is the band's fifth album and first studio release to feature new vocalist Andre Acosta. PISSIN...July 24, 2003
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JAMES HETFIELD's Tribute To WAYLON JENNINGS Posted Online
The official Waylon Jennings Tribute web site has posted streaming audio clips (in Real Audio format) of the upcoming tribute album "I've Always Been Crazy", including METALLICA frontman James Hetfield's rendition of "Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Got Out Of Hand". Check it out here. As pre...July 23, 2003
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POISON Frontman Announces Solo Tour
VH1 Classic recently announced they will present the Bret Michaels "Songs of Life" tour this fall. Michaels will embark on this, his first-ever solo tour, on September 26 in Cincinnati, Ohio — just two weeks after the POISON tour ends. The tour is in support of Michaels' "Songs Of Life" CD released...July 22, 2003
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Star-Telegram: Sticky Sweet Metal Is Pure POISON
Jay Webb of the Star-Telegram reviewed the POISON/VINCE NEIL/SKID ROW show at Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas, Texas Sunday night (July 20). "It may be easy to mock the annual hair-metal concert headlined by POISON that rolls into Smirnoff Music Centre each summer, but the show consistently draws a...July 21, 2003
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Hard Rock Among The Winners In The Hit-And-Miss Concert Tour Market
Billboard magazine is reporting that as 2003 enters its busiest concert performance window, it has already been a year of dizzying highs and disappointing lows. In the hard rock genre, METALLICA's Summer Sanitarium, the KISS/AEROSMITH tour and Ozzfest will be among the big winners this season. "This...July 21, 2003
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ROB ZOMBIE's Wife To Star In 'Toolbox' Remake
ROB ZOMBIE's wife, Sheri Moon, has signed on to star in director Tobe Hooper's ("Texas Chainsaw Massacre") remake of the classic exploitation sickie "The Toolbox Murders". This time Sheri plays a character known as Daisy. Filming begins this week in Los Angeles. Stay tuned for more details. In relat...July 18, 2003
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QUEENSRŸCHE: More Fall 2003 Headlining Tour Dates Announced
QUEENSRŸCHE have announced additional dates as part of their fall 2003 headlining tour in support of their upcoming CD, "Tribe". These shows will take place after the summer tour with DREAM THEATER and FATES WARNING and will be mostly in clubs and theaters. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Sep...July 17, 2003
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